A man has appeared in a Bendigo court, accused of rape, the sexual assault of a child, and false imprisonment.
Mark Wade, 52, has been charged with two counts of rape, trafficking cannabis to a child, supplying cannabis to a child, sexual assault of a child, and two counts of false imprisonment.
The alleged offences all took place on February 16 this year.
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Mr Wade appeared in Bendigo Magistrates' Court on Monday for a filing hearing.
He will next appear in court in March for a committal mention.
His bail was extended, with conditions that included he not leave the state of Victoria and he not contact witnesses for the prosecution.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
